M53.81Billable
Other specified dorsopathies, occipito-atlanto-axial region
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M53
M53Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classifiedM53.0Cervicocranial syndromeYesM53.1Cervicobrachial syndromeYesM53.2Spinal instabilitiesM53.2XSpinal instabilitiesM53.2X1Spinal instabilities, occipito-atlanto-axial regionYesM53.2X2Spinal instabilities, cervical regionYesM53.2X3Spinal instabilities, cervicothoracic regionYesM53.2X4Spinal instabilities, thoracic regionYesM53.2X5Spinal instabilities, thoracolumbar regionYesM53.2X6Spinal instabilities, lumbar regionYesM53.2X7Spinal instabilities, lumbosacral regionYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M53.81?
M53.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified dorsopathies, occipito-atlanto-axial region.
Is M53.81 a billable code?
Yes. M53.81 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M53.81 in?
M53.81 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M53.81 become effective?
M53.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M53.81?
M53.81 belongs to category M53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.